About PGP in Management Accounting

Over the last 5 years PGPMA has established itself, not only as the most cost effective route to CIMA qualification but also as one of the best avenues for enhancing employment potential in finance. The program design has been approved by CIMA. Students completing PGPMA program will be eligible to:

Get internationally recognised CIMA certification

Take the Master Gateway exam directly

Get exemptions from 7 examinations of Operational & Managerial Level

CGMA qualification, and hence PGPMA program, are more focused on business performance rather than statutory compliance. PGPMA therefore become highly suitable for:

Commerce graduates who did not opt for CA and are more inclined towards business than accounting

Accounting Professional who would like to gain business understanding to grow into middle and senior management roles

FAQs

What study resources are available for PGPMA course?

IMS Proschool recommends, Kaplan reading material to its candidates. The candidates may refer to the books for revision and practice questions. Workbooks for each subject have been designed in case study style and a pre-seen for the same is available in the workbook. There is a case study type question for each chapter in syllabus with model answers available for student reference. If a candidate due to any reason is unable to attend class, he/she can refer to these online videos made by our faculties for training purposes.

For every class we have a presentation on our learning management system. The candidate can view these presentations any time. It serves as an effective revision tool to the candidate.

Sample exam papers give the candidate an idea of how and what questions can be asked in exam.

How is the PGP MA time effective?

The regular route to complete the CIMA Professional Qualification requires a person to clear 16 exams. This route takes at least 2.5 to 3 years. In comparison, if a person successfully completes the PGPMA, he/she just has to clear 5 exams which can be done in 1 year time.

PGP Management Accounting is the fastest way of doing CIMA, but does this mean that it compromises with the knowledge gained at the Operational & Management level exams?

The syllabus of PGP Management Accounting is devised after taking into account the syllabus of Operational & Managerial levels. The learning and testing pattern for the PGP MA program will be on similar lines as that of CIMA qualification. This learning and testing pattern is aimed at preparing candidates for the Gateway Assessment Exam.

What if I am able to complete the PGP MA but not clear the Gateway Assessment Exam?

If you are not able to clear the Gateway Assessment Exam in your first attempt, then you can attend refresher classes from IMS Proschool at no cost. Moreover, IMS Proschool will assist in getting jobs (Note: Proschool will provide job assistance not job guarantee)

Does Proschool provide any job assistance for PGPMA qualified students?

The placement program at IMS Proschool ensures 100% placement assistance and is committed to provide meaningful and relevant job opportunities to the candidates who have cleared the relevant exams or certifications

We have successfully trained and placed countless candidates in leading banks, financial institutions, KPOs and advisory companies

The below is the placement process:

The candidate shall update his/her CV

The candidate will receive email/call for job interview

Schedule the interview

In case the candidate schedules his/her interview and there is a no-show from his/her end twice, the interview with the company then IMS Proschool shall suspend his/her Job ID.

PGPMA is fastest way of doing CIMA, but does that imply that it compromises with knowledge gained at operational & management levels?

The syllabus of PGP Management Accounting is devised after taking into account the syllabus of Operational & Managerial levels. The learning and testing pattern for the PGP MA program will be on similar lines as that of CIMA qualification. This learning and testing pattern is aimed at preparing candidates for the Gateway Assessment Exam.

How is the PGP in Management Accounting different from the CIMA Professional Qualification?

If you are a Commerce graduate or in the final year of your graduation, then you have to appear for 10 exams in order to become a CIMA Qualified Professional. PGP Management Accounting provides you another route to pursue the CIMA: After 9-months of PGP MA you only have to write 5 exams instead of 10 exams.

Moreover, PGP Management Accounting also provides you professional edge by giving you training on Microsoft Excel, Project Finance and Communication skills, which are not a part of the regular CIMA syllabus.

Reviews

“PGP MA will help me to get directly into the gateway exam; it will help me reduce the time to complete CIMA. I strongly recommend the PGP MA program to all those who are looking for CIMA and a strong career in finance.”

Shubhodeep Banerjee

“At IMS Proschool, a dedicated team of members look after the needs of students and help them to prepare for CIMA in an organized and efficient manner”

Shenaz Khan

“PGP MA at IMS Proschool will help to gain the knowledge required to complete CIMA. IMS Proschool staff is very supportive and helpful in terms of clearing our doubts.”

Sunil Senapati

“For all those who are willing to pursue CIMA, Proshool’s PGPMA program is the perfect choice for its cost and time effectiveness. Moroever, the comprehensive syllabus helps in ensuring success in CIMA exams.”